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Contains
Hypoaspis miles. All stages mixed in peat and vermiculite carrier. Unit: 25,000 in 1 litre sprinkler pack. Target Pest
Sciarid fly larvae, springtail eggs and nymphs (Collembola) and other soil living insects. Will also attack thrips that pupate on soil or compost. Instructions
» | Before application, lay tube in horizontal position and rotate whilst gently tilting through 60°. This will mix the predators evenly through the carrier material. | » | Press the push in section on the lid of the tube to form the release opening. | » | By rotating the disc on the lid, the aperture size and therefore dosing can be varied. | » | Apply evenly to the surface of the soil/ compost or rockwool blocks. |
Introduction Rates
Introduce as early as possible in the life of the crop at a rate of between 50-1000 per m2 depending on the level of the pest.
Conditions
Hypoaspis miles prefers moist conditions and temperatures between 15°C and 30°C. Feeding and egg laying ceases below 12°C. Storage
» Use preferably on the day of receipt or within 2 days if stored on side at 12-18°C. Technical Information
Hypoaspis miles is a soil dwelling predatory mite which lives on several soil living pests. Females are up to 1mm long and pale brown. Nymphs are almost white. Adults are capable of surviving for several weeks without the presence of food. H. miles can also contribute to the control of thrips where pupation takes place on the soil or compost.
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